Black British Dance Platform
The Black British Dance Platform is collaboration between Serendipity and Dance4, with the ambition to support and nurture dance artists from the African and African Caribbean Diaspora, who are based in England, with a desire to present work internationally.  

Through the Black British Dance Platform 2021, Serendipity and Dance4 will showcase three-four independent artists/companies as part of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2021 supported through Dance4’s Dance from England programme. This platform and partnership will lead to increased international connectivity and visibility of Black British Dance.  

The Black British Dance Platform is part of Serendipity and Dance4’s joint commitment to affect long-term change in dance through the leadership of both organisations. This collaboration supports their aims to cultivate a sector that is representative of contemporary Britain, broadens the presence of independent artists internationally and enriches international perspectives into England’s dance ecology.

For more information or for a copy of the application for in word document form, please email info@serendipity-uk.com or call 0116 482 1395.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 25 January 2021, 5pm (GMT)

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Artist/Company Name
Contact Name
Role (for example, artistic director, producer or independent artist)
Contact email address
Contact phone number (including country area code)
Social Media Links (For example, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
Website Link (If applicable)
How did you find out about this opportunity?
Would you like to sign up to Serendipity and Dance4's newsletter for further information about opportunities and events?
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Please provide a short biography that highlights your experience and track record in creating high quality work (350 Words)
What is the name of the potential work you would like to present for the Black Dance Platform?
How would you describe the work you are looking to present? What is the motivation behind this work? Is the work tour-ready? (350 words)
Please provide a short description of the work (for example, that might be used in marketing copy). (50 words)
How long is this piece of work? (Please note this platform is aimed at work between 25-45 minutes).
Please provide a general overview of any expected technical requirements for the piece.
How many people are in the company for this piece of work? What are their roles? (how many performing, technical etc.)
What do you consider your main dance technique, practice or style to be?
Where are you currently based? (City, Country)
Video link 1: Please provide a video link to the work you would like to present for the Black Dance Platform
Video link 1: Password to view (if applicable)
Video link 2: Please provide a video link to a previous piece of work
Video link 2: Password to view (if applicable)
Video link 3: Please provide a video link to a show reel or other work you feel is relevant
Video link 3: Password to view (if applicable)
Is there anything else you would like the selection panel to know about your application?
If you wish to disclose any access requirements that we need to consider to support you or your company’s participation, please outline them here or email an access pack to info@serendipity-uk.com. This will not form part of the decision-making process and we will ask this question again if you are selected.
Monitoring
Please also consider completing a monitoring form. The form has the option to "prefer not to say" or the option to leave the question blank and is optional. It supports our Equality and Diversity Action Plan which includes addressing underrepresentation and how we will use our resources in the future.

Link to monitoring form: https://forms.gle/mU4iwrRsFAk9YkEC8
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